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It looks like an ordinary Opel Astra, one of Europe’s most popular compact sedans. But slip into the driver’s seat and you quickly realize there’s something a bit unusual about this high-tech prototype. The oddly shaped steering wheel is probably the first clue, though the lack of foot pedals is a definite giveaway. The particular Astra TheCarConnection had the chance to drive at California’s Buttonwood racetrack uses the latest in so-called “drive-by-wire” technology, and could very well be a sign of things to come.
Hy-wire specifications :
Hy-wire specifications
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Jan, 2005 - The New York Times
G.M. unveiled the Chevrolet Sequel,
that runs on a hydrogen fuel cell, and employs the
Platform architecture Larry Burns has been spearheading. Overview: The Sequel, about the size of a Cadillac SRX, is the first fuel cell vehicle that achieves 0-60 mph in under 10 seconds and has a 300-mile range. Unequaled control on snow and ice, or uneven terrain. 42-percent more torque for unparalleled acceleration. Shorter braking distance than an equal size vehicle
Sequel’s sophisticated by-wire system replaces the mechanical and hydraulic linkages of conventional vehicles with electrical wires and actuators. This means fewer parts to wear out, and because by-wire systems work like a fast computer, Sequel has enhanced accelerating, braking and overall handling.